Things are about to get extreme as ESPN announced it will for the first time live stream the X Games in virtual reality. <\/p>\n
Using Samsungs VR app and Gear VR headset, ESPN will offer an immersive view of the event taking place July 13-16 in Minneapolis. VR content will be include the Skateboard Vert, BMX Street and Skateboard Street Amateurs events. <\/p>\n
ESPN is shooting the events with 360-degree camera systems and offering a multicamera livestream experience that includes real-time graphics, X Games talent and feature segments integrated into Samsung VR. ESPN and Samsung partnered with VR production company Digital Domain to offer the feature. <\/p>\n
X Games has always been a laboratory for innovation and progression, both for the worlds top action sports athletes and for ESPNs production of events and use of technology, said Tim Reed, vice president of ESPN X Games, in a statement. We are always pushing to create new and better ways for fans to experience and interact with X Games. Working with Samsung to produce these three great events for Gear VR is an awesome example of that. <\/p>\n
The Skateboard Vert and BMX Street events will also be offered in standard 2D. <\/p>\n
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Details about Samsungs and ESPNs VR plans for the X Games emerge after Samsung previously announced VR content deals with the ESPN as well as UFC and Live Nation. <\/p>\n
We are excited to offer Samsung Gear VR users the opportunity to experience their favorite live music and sporting events through our industry-leading VR ecosystem, said Younghee Lee, CMO and executive vice president at Samsung Electronics, in a statement. Partnering with these companies to expand our VR services helps us to open up a new gateway of opportunities for fans and demonstrate our commitment to delivering experiences that make the seemingly impossible, possible. <\/p>\n
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